Celtic vs Aberdeen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Sep 2026
Celtic vs Aberdeen Predictions
We’ll wager Celtic -2 to beat Aberdeen at odds of -105. The Asian Handicap favourites can deliver a return if we land a victory by three or more goals, with the insurance of money back if they win by two.
Continue reading for our full Celtic vs Aberdeen betting analysis, outlining the core arguments for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Celtic vs Aberdeen Preview
Celtic welcome Aberdeen to Celtic Park, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Wednesday 2 September.
Celtic boast a 100% record after three Scottish Premiership matches. Their third straight victory came with a 2-1 home win over Falkirk at Celtic Park. Martin O'Neill's side enjoyed 56% possession and recorded eight shots on target, with Camilo Duran scoring both goals.
Aberdeen have lost back-to-back Premiership matches after beating Hearts in their season opener. Last time out, the Dons suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Rangers at Pittodrie Stadium, having 44% possession and registering two shots on target.
H2H: Celtic 2-1 Winners in Last H2H Battle
It has been three consecutive victories for Celtic when playing Aberdeen. In the last encounter, away team Celtic landed a 2-1 win at Pittodrie Stadium. The previous 10 H2H games have featured six Celtic victories and four draws.
| Scottish Premiership | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Celtic |
6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 14:3 | 18 |
| 10 |  Aberdeen |
5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 2:7 | 4 |
Celtic have won all of their last 10 games, averaging 2.5 goals from 6.2 shots on goal and 15.9 attempts. The Old Firm outfit have averaged 59.7% possession and 6.2 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 0.9 goals from 2.4 shots on goal, 7.9 attempts and 3.9 corners.
Top goalscorer Daizen Maeda has found the net 7 times, with Kasper Waarts Hoegh, Benjamin Nygren and Kelechi Iheanacho scoring 3 each. Kieran Tierney has recorded the most assists with 3.
Aberdeen have won 4, lost 5 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.1 goals from 2.7 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts. Stephen Robinson's side have averaged 48.8% possession, 4.2 corners taken and 4.9 corners against, while conceding 1.3 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts.
Kevin Nisbet is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Toyosi Olusanya on 2, with Liam Morrison and two others bagging 1. The top assistors in the last 10 games are Lewis Mayo, Lyall Cameron and Toyosi Olusanya who have all made 1.
Confirmed Lineups
Celtic confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Viljami Sinisalo (GK), Colby Donovan, Cameron Carter-Vickers, Auston Trusty, Liam Scales, Callum McGregor, Haissem Hassan, Benjamin Nygren, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Hyun-Jun Yang, Camilo Duran.
Aberdeen confirmed lineup (5-3-2): Marius Mueller (GK), Lewis Mayo, Mats Knoester, Gavin Molloy, Chris Cadden, Nesta Guinness-Walker, Stuart Armstrong, Afeez Aremu, Alexander Briedl, Kevin Nisbet, Ayoub Mouloua.
Main Match Prediction
Celtic -2 are available at odds of -105 on the Asian Handicap. The Hoops look more than capable of delivering the goods in this Premiership game and we really like the available price.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
We’re always monitoring the Premiership team news. Combined with the latest form, this helps us secure the best value. Our football experts also take a data-led approach, with the key numbers proving useful.
Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 51.3% chance of winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we regard this as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
4
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0
Aberdeen
A 4-0 win in favor of Celtic can be backed at odds of +800. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.
Player Prop Picks
Camilo Durán (Celtic) can be backed to cover the shots on goal total at -132. It’s difficult to pass up such an appealing price for this Shots on Target pick and we’ll have a play.
Benjamin Nygren (Celtic) has scored three goals in his past five Premiership games. We’re happy to take the +130 for this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.
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Corners Prediction
Celtic have averaged 6.20 corners in the past 10 matches, with the corner count against Aberdeen going under 7.5 in their previous nine games. The Celtic Team Corners line could be on the high side based on the latest stats and -122 is available to back.
Celtic
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a same-game multi and the legs include Celtic with an Asian Handicap of -2, one or both teams not scoring merged with Camilo Durán (Celtic) to manage over 1.5 shots on target.
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Celtic vs Aberdeen Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Celtic are overwhelming -476 favourites to win this Premiership clash based on the latest betting odds. The bookmakers afford them a 83% probability of claiming the spoils. Aberdeen are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +950.
As the name suggests, the Half-Time Result market is settled at the break. Should you take this option, then you can choose between Celtic at -182, Aberdeen at +650 or the draw at +185.
The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. The Both Teams to Score market provides some good options, with Yes and No hard to split in terms of odds.
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Kasper Waarts Høgh is the market leader at +300 to be the First Goalscorer. Should you think he will score the last goal, then a similar price can be found.
Stats: Scottish Premiership matches only
Celtic have enjoyed seven straight wins at Celtic Park. The Hoops have secured nine wins and one defeat in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 2.10 goals per match and conceding 0.80.
Aberdeen have failed to win in their last ten matches on their travels. The Dons have collected eight defeats and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, scoring an average of 0.50 goals per game and conceding 2.10.
Celtic enjoyed a 3-1 winning scoreline when last meeting Aberdeen at Celtic Park. The previous 10 H2H meetings at Celtic Park have featured nine Celtic victories and one draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celtic Home Stats |
9-0-1 | 2.90 | 2.10 | 0.80 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
| Aberdeen Away Stats |
0-2-8 | 2.60 | 0.50 | 2.10 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 7 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Scottish Premiership: 04/03 2026 Aberdeen 1 Celtic 2
- Scottish Premiership: 21/12 2025 Celtic 3 Aberdeen 1
- Scottish Premiership: 10/08 2025 Aberdeen 0 Celtic 2
- Scottish Cup: 24/05 2025 Aberdeen 5 Celtic 4
- Scottish Premiership: 14/05 2025 Aberdeen 1 Celtic 5
- Scottish Premiership: 25/02 2025 Celtic 5 Aberdeen 1
- Scottish Premiership: 04/12 2024 Aberdeen 0 Celtic 1
- Scottish Premiership: 19/10 2024 Celtic 2 Aberdeen 2
- Scottish Cup: 20/04 2024 Aberdeen 8 Celtic 9
- Scottish Premiership: 03/02 2024 Aberdeen 1 Celtic 1
Celtic League Stats
Aberdeen League Stats
- 10 wins have been recorded in the previous 10 matches.
- 9 wins and 1 defeat in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 8 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.50 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.20 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.80 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 4.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.70 corners awarded and 5.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 59.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 59.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Celtic this season are Kasper Waarts Hoegh (3), Benjamin Nygren (2), Camilo Duran (2)
- Top Assistors for Celtic this season are Kieran Tierney (2), Arne Engels (1), Benjamin Nygren (1)
Celtic vs Aberdeen Lineups & Team News
Make sure you're up to date on the Celtic vs Aberdeen team news before betting. Receive the predicted and confirmed Premiership lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.
Celtic Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Aberdeen Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
Celtic Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
Aberdeen Confirmed Lineup 5-3-2
Celtic Substitutes
- 14Luke McCowan
- 17Sebastian Tounekti
- 22Mika Baur
- 24Oliver Soerensen
- 26Sam Johnstone
- 47Dane Murray
- 49James Forrest
- 56Anthony Ralston
- 62Shumaira Mheuka
Aberdeen Substitutes
- 2Nicky Devlin
- 7Tony Yogane
- 11Lewis Smith
- 13Nicholas Suman
- 20Toyosi Olusanya
- 22Jack Milne
- 25Connor Ronan
- 31Mitchy Ntelo
- 40Findlay Marshall
Previous Celtic Lineups
Previous Aberdeen Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Celtic Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Martin O'Neill
Aberdeen Player Stats & Squad
Premiership Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Celtic | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14:3 | 18 |
| 2 | Rangers | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7:4 | 13 |
| 3 | Hearts | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12:5 | 12 |
| 4 | St Mirren | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8:6 | 10 |
| 5 | Motherwell | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8:5 | 8 |
| 6 | Dundee FC | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 7 | St Johnstone | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8:9 | 7 |
| 8 | Hibernian | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7:9 | 6 |
| 9 | Dundee United | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6:11 | 5 |
| 10 | Aberdeen | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2:7 | 4 |
| 11 | Falkirk | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3:7 | 2 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4:14 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hearts | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Celtic | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:1 | 9 |
| 3 | St Johnstone | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:5 | 6 |
| 4 | Rangers | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3:2 | 6 |
| 5 | Motherwell | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:0 | 4 |
| 6 | Dundee FC | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 7 | St Mirren | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:5 | 4 |
| 8 | Aberdeen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 9 | Dundee United | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:4 | 2 |
| 10 | Hibernian | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 0 |
| 11 | Falkirk | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 0 |
| 12 | Kilmarnock | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:10 | 0 |
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